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Overview |
Notre Dame College | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | notredamecollege.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame College | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,568 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,151 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,299 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Notre Dame College | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,447 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 830/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Notre Dame College | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame College | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame College | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Notre Dame College | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame College | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 1,444 students)
Notre Dame College vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame College or Youngstown State?
- Notre Dame College is 200.2% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.2% higher at Notre Dame College than Youngstown State University ($31,250.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Notre Dame College ($11,900 vs. $20,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 15.5% lower than costs at Notre Dame College ($10,016 vs. $11,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Youngstown State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 218.4% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($24,299 vs. $7,631)
Notre Dame College vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame College or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Notre Dame College .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 82 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Notre Dame College (78.5%)
Notre Dame College vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame College or Youngstown State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Youngstown State and Notre Dame College.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than Youngstown State University (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,700)
- Youngstown State University and Notre Dame College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Youngstown State University and Notre Dame College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Notre Dame College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/